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The shortlist can today be revealed for the Hull Live Business Awards.
Judges have assessed the entries for the prestigious event, with the winners to be announced at the gala dinner taking place next month.
Our panel met at the MKM Stadium after reading the nominations from across Hull and East Yorkshire, and were impressed with the calibre put forward for consideration. Chief executive of headline sponsor Connexin, Furqan Alamgir, was joined by Top 30 Under 30 founder Simon Jones as a new judge, with Sewell Estates managing director Jo Barnes and For Entrepreneurs Only chief executive Jan Brumby returning. All were inspired by what they found.
Mr Alamgir said: “It was great to read so much about the growth seen over recent years. Lots of businesses entering had been hit by Covid, and the economic uncertainty that has followed, but have really pushed themselves to think differently. It was really inspiring to read.”
Mr Jones added: “I was pleasantly surprised by the volume of entries. The individual categories underlined how there are some amazing people in local businesses, who go over and above and give 110 per cent. I was really inspired by that. There were also a lot of businesses I wasn’t aware of. New businesses popping up, started in the last decade, that are now really thriving. It was very pleasant to read.”
The business calendar highlight has been refreshed for 2023, with categories covering all sizes of business across all sectors having been redefined, while leaders, shining stars and backbones of organisations will be recognised.
Accolades will be presented at the gala dinner event on November 16, with Olympic athlete Iwan Thomas MBE to host. He has sprinted from track, to dance floor and then celebrity kitchen in recent years, with reality television appearances following high profile races that saw him win silver in Atlanta, with golds in Commonwealth Games, European and World Championships.
A limited number of tickets are still available for the event at Hull’s Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, with sponsors Cobus Communications and John Roe Toyota also behind the night, alongside Hull Live and Business Live publisher Reach Plc. To book click here.
Hull Live Business Awards shortlist for 2023:
Rising Star Award
In partnership with Hull City Council
Joe Bannister
Deputy support manager at Hull’s Cloud Design Box.
Chelsea Gill
Business travel consultant at Hessle-based Good Travel Management.
Harry Hall
Founder of Beverley-based automotive business Attention to Detail.
Environmental and Sustainability Award
In partnership with C3 Group / GW Power Safe
John Good Group
Diversified transport, travel and logistics services provider based in Hessle.
Premier Modular
High-growth off-site construction specialist based at Brandesburton.
Pure Renewables
Hull-based renewable energy solutions provider.
Growth Award
In partnership with Reach Recruitment
Adams & Green
Animal feed fat and oils producer based in North Cave.
Airco
Hull heating, ventilation and air conditioning specialist.
Good Travel Management Ltd
John Good Group’s business travel services provider.
Unsung Hero Award
In partnership with KCom
James Halls
Founder and project manager of recovery incubator OSHI.
Darren Howden
IT manager at John Good Group.
Alex Webster
Service lead for City Health Care Partnership.
Small Business of the Year
In partnership with MKM Building Supplies and Horncastle Group
Alessandro Caruso Architects
Award-winning Beverley-based firm behind major regional health projects.
Innit Creative
Hull-based digital media agency.
Sowden & Sowden
Hull-based creative digital agency.
Innovation Award
In partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Adams & Green
Animal feed fat and oils specialist based in North Cave.
IHelios
Hull-based manufacturer and supplier of infrared heating systems.
Reckitt
Global health, hygiene and nutrition brand founded in Hull.
Business Person of the Year
In partnership with Sewell Group
David Casey
Managing director of Hull’s commercial-focused Sapphire Signs.
Tony Prescott
Managing director of Anlaby-based international logistics business GTS UK.
Andy Sykes
Plant director for Siemens Gamesa’s Hull blade facility.
Best Place to Work
In partnership with The University of Hull
Cloud Design Box
Nationally active Hull-based IT training provider to the education sector.
Hull Trains
Open access rail firm providing direct services to London.
H&H
Hessle-based internal communications and employee experience agency.
Global Britain Award
Adams & Green
Animal feed fat and oils specialist based in North Cave.
Reckitt
Global health, hygiene and nutrition brand founded in Hull.
Business of the Year
In partnership with Future Humber
Adams & Green
Animal feed fat and oils specialist based in North Cave.
Soanes Poultry
Family farm-based chicken specialist in the Yorkshire Wolds.
Willerby Ltd
Hull-based holiday home manufacturer.
Outstanding Contribution
In partnership with Connexin
This award recognises an immense sustained contribution to business, society and the community across a number of years and will be revealed on the night.
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